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Vietnamese fisherman in distress rescued by Chinese authorities

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing and Consulate General in China’s Guangzhou province to deploy citizen protection measures for a Vietnamese fisherman rescued at sea by Chinese authorities.

Vietnamese citizens warned not to travel to Maldives

The Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Vietnamese citizens not to travel to the Maldives these days as the country declared a 15-day state of emergency starting from February 5 due to a political crisis.

Vietnam, China hold regular deputy foreign ministers’ meeting

The annual Vietnam-China deputy foreign ministers’ meeting was held in China’s Guangzhou province on February 5-6.

Farmers to see good profits from red mandarin for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers who grow red mandarins in Dong Thap Province’s Lai Vung District expect to earn a good profit during the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival which falls on February 16. 

Social News 7/2

 Facebook comes to the rescue, Wide range of specialties on offer at 2018 Spring Fair, Winners of the 2017 WeChoice Awards announced, Trial on Da River broken pipes starts on March 5

Smelly but delicious: Shrimp paste of Ninh Binh

 'Mam tep' (shrimp paste) may sound quite intimidating dish, but don’t let the pungent smell prevent you from trying the interesting specialty of Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province.

The snowstorm that switched on a nation

 VietNamNet Bridge – A Vietnamese flag tied to a pole and thrust into a mound of freshly fallen snow by midfielder Duy Manh set the tone for the celebrations that followed Viet Nam’s defeat by Uzbekistan...

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 7/2

Property market attracts $77.6 million in FDI in January, Vietnamese economy shows positive signals in January, Auto imports in record drop in January: GSO, Vietnam ranks third in natural rubber production, export

Colourful street murals in Hanoi

 The murals painted on the sealed archways of the railway viaduct on Phung Hung Street, Hanoi have been completely finished, bringing a new, lively look to the area.

Chinese capital keeps heading for Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Cash flow worth billions of dollars from China in manufacturing, finance, infrastructure, real estate and e-commerce is flowing to Vietnam. 

Vietnam lacks green spaces, suburbs expand to fill need

VietNamNet Bridge - The face of urban areas is expected to see big changes in the future as Vietnamese consumers want more green spaces. 

Blockchain becoming more popular in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Blockchain is helpful in recording events, medical files, civil status and transactions management, in food traceability and in polls.

Poor facilities hinder implementation of new education program

New curricula for all subjects at the general education level have been announced. However, the success will still depend on the conditions of facilities. 

An opportunity to promote Vietnamese stage arts

 The first-ever World Performing Arts Festival will be staged in the central coastal city of Da Nang from July 1-7, providing a good opportunity to promote the Vietnamese stage arts.

The snowstorm that switched on a nation

A Vietnamese flag tied to a pole and thrust into a mound of freshly fallen snow by midfielder Duy Manh set the tone for the celebrations that followed VN’s defeat by Uzbekistan in the final of the Asian Football Confederation’s Under 23 Championship. 

Vietnam at regional bottom in global economic freedom ranking

Vietnam takes the bottom position in the region in the newest Index of Economic Freedom just announced by the U.S.-based Heritage Foundation.

HCM City’s calligraphy street bustling with visitors

Around 32 calligraphers is gathering at the annual calligraphy street that was kicked off at the Youth’s Cultural House on February 2.

Quang Binh plans to build world’s longest zip-line system

 The People’s Committee of central Quang Binh province has approved a detailed planning scheme to develop the world’s longest zip-line system in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.

Social News 6/2

 HCMC: Monthly income averages VND4 million in rural, Winners of Vietnam Writers’ Association Awards honoured, Thousands of OVs register to attend Homeland Spring programme

Teachers take Tet to the hills

 VietNamNet Bridge – As people rush around getting ready for Tet, many teachers in the northwestern mountains try to bring the festivities to poor ethnic students in remote areas - for two reasons.